Welcome To Light Way SchoolsLight Way was originally visioned in Houston, Texas. We asked the question:
'What would a school like like if we took away all the constraints of the current system and used only best practices that educators are taught are the best way for children to learn?" We then asked what would happen if we also balanced the mental world of academics with physical, emotional and spiritual growth. From these questions the model for Light Way Schools was born. We opened a school in the Houston area on 2009 and then moved to Durango, CO where we are now forming a team to bring a Light Way type school to the area. We are also working with a community in Canada and soon Portland, Oregon, and North Carolina. What Are Light Way Schools? First and foremost a Light Way School is a space of love. We believe that for a child to flourish they must feel safe and loved first. Within that space, an environment for learning can be developed that truly meets all the needs of children. Where are Light Way Schools? We are working with communities in the U.S. and Canada to open many Light Way Schools. The school founders are parents, educators, and holistic practitioners just like you. They are people who seek to be a part of creating new spaces of love for children to learn and grow. Light Way acts as a guide in your school creation process. Visit our current projects page to see if there is a group in your area. In this video, Alfie Kohn, a renowned education researcher, presents at the 2011 Minnesota Association of alternative Programs Conference. He explains why progressive schools are so necessary, what they look like in terms of pedagogy and balance, and why current practices we take for granted like grades, homework, and honor roll award schemes are ineffective at providing a quality learning experience because the ignore everything we know about how and why humans learn. The video is one hour long and worth the time. |
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